La Erizada (Sea Urchin Fest):


Rivalling the Ostionada, a few blocks away, the competition is stiff. Such crowds! La Viña is even more jam packed.

The street music has begun and Carnival is still weeks away.


This popular neighborhood (La Viña) will be a focal point of Carnaval. Fortunately for those not enamored of raw shellfish, there are hundreds of other delicacies to sample (most cooked!)


Even in January (except when it's raining!), you can eat outdoors. Life is tough!